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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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