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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not 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 issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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