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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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