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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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