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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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