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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically 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 elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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