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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free 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 issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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