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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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