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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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