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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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