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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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