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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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