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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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