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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically 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. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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