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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for students 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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