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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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