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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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