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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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