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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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