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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for students 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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