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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take part 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. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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