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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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