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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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