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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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