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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always 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 several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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