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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because 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 participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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