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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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