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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free 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 a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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