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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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