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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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