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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally 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 numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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