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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have provided the means for people 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. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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