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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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