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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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