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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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