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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally 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 several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major 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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