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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open 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 online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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