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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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