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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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