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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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