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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently 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 issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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