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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not 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 lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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