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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students 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 subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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