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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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