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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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