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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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