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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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