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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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