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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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