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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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