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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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