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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free 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 several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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