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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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