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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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