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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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