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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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 several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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