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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently 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 many topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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