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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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