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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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