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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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