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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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