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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free for students 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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