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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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