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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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