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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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