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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 many issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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