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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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