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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the 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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