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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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