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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners 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 variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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