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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses 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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