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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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