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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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