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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually 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 topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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