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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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