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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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