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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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