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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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