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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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