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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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