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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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