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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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