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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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