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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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