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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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