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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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