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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for students 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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