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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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