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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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