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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students 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 numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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