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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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