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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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