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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically 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 many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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