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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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