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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily 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 several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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