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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free 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 a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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