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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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