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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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