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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses 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 topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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