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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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