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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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