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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses 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 several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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