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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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