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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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