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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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