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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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