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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students 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 online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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