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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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