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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs 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 numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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