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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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