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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally 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 several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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