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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free 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 quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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