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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free 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 now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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