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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free 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 subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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