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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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