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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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