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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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