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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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