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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free 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 topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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