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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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