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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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