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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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