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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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