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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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