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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students 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 many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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