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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically 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 numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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