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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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