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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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