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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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