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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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