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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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