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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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