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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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