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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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