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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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