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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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