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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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