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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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