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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are 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 variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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