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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students 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 many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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