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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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