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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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