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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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