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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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