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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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