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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently 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 online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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