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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually 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 online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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