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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently 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 lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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