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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free 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 elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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