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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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