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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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