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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition