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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not 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 topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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