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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free 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 elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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