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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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