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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally 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 several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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