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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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