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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are 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 topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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