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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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