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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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