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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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