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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students 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 institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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