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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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