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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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