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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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