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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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