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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. 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 many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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