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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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