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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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