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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are 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 a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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