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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently 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 lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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