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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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