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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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