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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always 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 several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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