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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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