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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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