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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly 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 issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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