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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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