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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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