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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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