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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students 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 issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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