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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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