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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free 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 e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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