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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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