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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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