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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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