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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically 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 numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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