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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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