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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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