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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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