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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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