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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC 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 topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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