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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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