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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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