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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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