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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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