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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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