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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally 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 several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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