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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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