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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free 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 numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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