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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources