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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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