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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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