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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not 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 lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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