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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free 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 issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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