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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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