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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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