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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly 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 many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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