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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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