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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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