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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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