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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free 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 several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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