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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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