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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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