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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free 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 online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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