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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free 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 education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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