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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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