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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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