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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not 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 lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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