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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally 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 topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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