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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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