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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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