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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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