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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically 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 many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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