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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are 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 several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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