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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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