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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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