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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally 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. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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