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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not 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 subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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