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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are 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 learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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