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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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