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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key 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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