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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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