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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free 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 variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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