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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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