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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free 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 e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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