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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not 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 issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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