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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly 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 e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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