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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students 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 topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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