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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically 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. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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