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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive 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 many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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