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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are 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 subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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