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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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