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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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