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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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