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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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