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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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