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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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