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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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