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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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