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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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