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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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