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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always 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 several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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