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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally 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. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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