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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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