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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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