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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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