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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners 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 many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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