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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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