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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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