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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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