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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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