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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students 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 topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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