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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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