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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These 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 a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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