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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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