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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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