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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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