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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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