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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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