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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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