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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally 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 distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes 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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