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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always 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 topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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