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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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