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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not 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 numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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