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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free 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 numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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