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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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