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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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