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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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