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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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