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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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