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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always 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 topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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