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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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