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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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