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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners 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 issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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