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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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