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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally 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 many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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