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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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