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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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