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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners 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 variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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