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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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