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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily 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 several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education