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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key 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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