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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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