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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. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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