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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not 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 several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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