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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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