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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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