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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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