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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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