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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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