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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally 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 quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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