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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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