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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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