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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not 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 variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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