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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally 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 distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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