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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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