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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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