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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education