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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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