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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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