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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always 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 quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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