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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally 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 topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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