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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free 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 many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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