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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally 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 many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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