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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students 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 elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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