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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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