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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students 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 many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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