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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive 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 quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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