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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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