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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally 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 quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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