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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses 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 numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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