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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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