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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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