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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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