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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly 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. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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