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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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