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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically 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. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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