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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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