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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students 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 issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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