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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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