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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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