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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners 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 a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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