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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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