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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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