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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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