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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not 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 issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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