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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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