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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs 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 many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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