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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently 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 online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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