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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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