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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free 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 variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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