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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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