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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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