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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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