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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These 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 e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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