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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free 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 subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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