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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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