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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students 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 a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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