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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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