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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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