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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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