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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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