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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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