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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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