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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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