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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free 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 numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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