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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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