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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not 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 topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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