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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently 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 topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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