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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in 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 quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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