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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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