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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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