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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always 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 issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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