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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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