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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly 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 variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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