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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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