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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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