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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always 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 many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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