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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students 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 several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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