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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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