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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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