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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally 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 learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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