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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily 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 a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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