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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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