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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently 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 distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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