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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally 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 issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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