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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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