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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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