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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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