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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly 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 quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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