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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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