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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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