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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education