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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free 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 online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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