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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources