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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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