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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently 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 issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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