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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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