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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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