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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically 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 a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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