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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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