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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are 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 issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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