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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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