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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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