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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners 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 a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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