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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free 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 distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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