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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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