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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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