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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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