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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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