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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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