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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free 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 lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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