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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not 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 distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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