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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students 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. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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