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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free 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 elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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