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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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