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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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