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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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