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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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