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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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