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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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