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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not 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 quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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