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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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