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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly 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 many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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