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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs 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 a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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