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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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