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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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