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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important 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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