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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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