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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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