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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically 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 several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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