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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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