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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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