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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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