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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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