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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally 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 numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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