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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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