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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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