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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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