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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently 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 topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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