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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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