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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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