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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students 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 a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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