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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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