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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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