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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free 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 subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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