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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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