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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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