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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students 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 variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major 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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