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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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