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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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