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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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