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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always 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 e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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