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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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