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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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