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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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