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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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