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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not 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 issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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