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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not 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 issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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