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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 many issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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