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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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