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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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