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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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