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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically 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 elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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