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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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