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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes 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 numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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