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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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