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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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