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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently 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 many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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