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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally 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 a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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