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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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