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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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