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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses 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 numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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