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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free 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 topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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