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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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