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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free 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 many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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