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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners 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 topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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