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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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