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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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