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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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