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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always 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 subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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