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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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