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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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