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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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