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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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