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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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