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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically 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 elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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