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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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