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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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