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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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