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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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