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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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