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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 many issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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