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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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