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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently 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 issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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