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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive 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 subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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