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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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