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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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