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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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