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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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