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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores 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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