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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students 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 numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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