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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs 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. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses 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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