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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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