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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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