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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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