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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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