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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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