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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free 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 variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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