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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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