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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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