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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes 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 a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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