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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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