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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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