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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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