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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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