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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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