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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not 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 lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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