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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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