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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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