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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually 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 a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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